Labor Day is, for many, the final hoorah of summer. No wonder, then, that AAA predicts travel this year will be near or at pre-pandemic levels. This means hundreds of thousands of additional motorists will take to the road to travel 50+ miles from home this weekend, with around 80% of these travels to be […]
Back to School Safety Tips
August 15, 2022 By
No matter how your child gets to school, steps can be taken to help them get there safely. Here are some tips to help keep your children safe while they walk, ride a bike, or take the bus to and from school. Pedestrians Many children walk to school. If your child is walking, talk to […]
Who is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?
July 31, 2022 By
Workers’ compensation laws vary from state to state, but by and large, employees in any industry are entitled to file a claim when they sustain an on-the-job injury. As a “no-fault” insurance, workers are eligible for workers’ comp even if they play a role in their accident. Texas is the only state in the nation that does […]
July Fourth Travel Forecast
June 30, 2022 By
AAA expects to see a new record for holiday travel this upcoming Fourth of July Weekend. Despite historically high gas prices, the auto club predicts nearly 48 million people will travel 50+ miles from home to celebrate our Nation’s Birthday this year. That’s 48 million people on the road. All trying to get to a […]
May is Motorcycle Safety Month
May 30, 2022 By
Riding on a motorcycle is a great way to get around town or to go on a cross-country road trip. Far from having seen its heyday, the motorcycle community continues to grow and enjoy wide popularity in 2022. Whether you are a motorcycle rider, a motorist – or both – precautions must be taken to […]
Wintertime Driving Tips
January 15, 2022 By
With winter weather in full swing across many regions of the country, many motorists may encounter hazardous driving conditions. Snow, ice, rain, and sleet present drivers with circumstances requiring a little special care and skill. Now is a great time to brush up on these winter safe driving tips: Reduce your speed in inclement weather. Most people […]
What Road Hazards May Lead to Accidents?
August 15, 2021 By
Most motor vehicle accidents are caused by human error. Distraction, intoxication, recklessness – these are all instances of human error that cause crashes every day in America. But sometimes, it is the roadway itself or an obstacle on the roadway that contributes to the accident. That is one of the many reasons it is so […]
Florida Motorist Safety When Sharing the Road with Bicyclists
June 15, 2021 By
In Florida, it seems like we have everything: beaches, ocean, sunshine, nightlife, art, family and friends. Unfortunately, we also have high rates of bicyclist fatalities. In fact, in 2019, Florida tied with Delaware and New York City as having the highest percentage of crash deaths involving bicyclists (at 5 percent of all crash deaths). That […]
Overview of Speeding and Car Accidents
May 15, 2021 By
Speeding remains one of the top causes of motor vehicle accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding caused nearly 9,400 fatalities in 2018. That’s nearly triple the deaths caused by distracted driving that same year. Speeding makes all aspects of driving more hazardous. The faster you go, the […]
